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Let’s Talk Pella – AFRAID… Be Fearless

Posted: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we hear from two participants and organizers of the AFRAID Bike Ride across Iowa Benefiting Bethany Christian Services in Pella.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Police Officer Memorial Day

Posted: Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we hear from Pella Police Chief Robert Bokinsky about police officer memorial day. He tells us about the dangers of the job, and how it affects the department when an officer is killed in the line of duty.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Summer Break

Posted: Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Pella we’ll hear from Pella Christian Principle Darryl De Ruiter about how to keep skills learned in the previous school year fresh over summer break.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Balloon Launch

Posted: Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Pella, Brad Gaspelin talks with science teachers at Pella Community Middle School about the experiments associated with their near-space balloon launch.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Historic Sites

Posted: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we’ll hear from Elly Gosselink with the Historic Pella Trust Board about future plans for new historic areas in Pella.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Health Clinic

Posted: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

On Today’s program we’ll talk with Cindy Clark at the Pella Regional Health Center’s Knoxville Clinic about some recent renovations and expansions to the clinic.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Klompen History

Posted: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we’ll be talking with Jim Hibma, Director of Crossroads of Pella, about the history of the Klompen Classic, how it’s changed over the years, and how the race went this year.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Back to Brick Project

Posted: Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we’ll hear from Pella’s City Administrator Mike Nardini about the Back to Brick Project, which was discussed in a policy and planning session after last week’s City Council meeting.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Sue Youngman

Posted: Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today, Sue Youngman with the Tulip Time Steering Committee tells us about Dutch Dancers, and shares some of the best parts of Tulip Time.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Pella PD

Posted: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 12:59 pm

The Pella Police Department planned for severe weather in case it hits during Tulip Time. Lieutenant Shane Cox tells us the safe locations, and about one of his first Tulip Times when severe weather struck.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Ron Zwiers

Posted: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Ron Zwiers is the Band Instructor at Pella Christian High School. He is retiring after a 43 year career in music education. Today he tells us his story. How he got into teaching, his first year as a teacher, and his message to future students of music.

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Let’s Talk Pella – SUSTAIN Project

Posted: Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we talk with Dr. Jim Zaffiro at Central College. He organizes a group called SUSTAIN, which works to improve sustainability both at the college and in the community. He tells us some of their projects and some successes this year, and what they look to do in the future.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Infant Immunizations

Posted: Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm

Today on Let’s Talk Pella we’ll hear from Bonnie Van Der Weerdt at Pella Regional Health Center about the importance of infant immunization. It’s Infant Immunization week, and we’ll talk about what vaccinations infants need, and about some myths surrounding child vaccinations.

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Let’s Talk Pella – New Fire Equipment

Posted: Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we’ll talk with Doug Polking with Pella Ambulance and Doug Van Gorkom with the Pella Fire Department about some new equipment at the Fire Department that will help to keep firefighters from overheating on long service calls.

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Let’s Talk Pella – “Natural Selection”

Posted: Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today we will here about Central College’s newest play, “Natural Selection”. The play is being performed all this week after it opens tomorrow. We’ll hear from two actors in the play, and from the Marketing Coordinator. They will explain what the play is, and give you a behind the scenes look at the performance.

 

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Let’s Talk Pella – Mike Nardini

Posted: Monday, April 23rd, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Today, City Administrator Mike Nardini talks about some sewer projects that will be going on in Pella in the near future. We’ll hear why the city needs these construction projects, and what it means for residents of the community.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Service Surge

Posted: Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

During today’s Let’s Talk Pella, we’ll here from Joel Bennett, Organizer of ACTS Ministries, about the Knoxville Service Surge. A service Surge involves large groups of volunteers heading to one community to complete many service projects in just one day. Joel tells us about last years Service Surge in Knoxville and what we can expect this year.

 

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Let’s Talk Pella – Julie Johnson and the Klompen Classic

Posted: Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

In today’s Let’s Talk Pella we sit down with Julie Johnson of Crossroads of Iowa, and talk about the Klompen Classic; the race, the shirts, and how the event benefits local non-profit groups.

 

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Let’s Talk Pella – New Director of Positively Pella

Posted: Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

The Pella Chamber of Commerce has a new Employee, Lindsey Van Soelen. We’ll talk with Lindsey about her background, her favorite things about Pella, and what she hopes to accomplish as Director of Positively Pella.

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Let’s Talk Pella – Advanced Healthcare Directive

Posted: Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 1:42 pm

Advanced Healthcare Directives allow you to set ahead of time any healthcare wishes you have in the event you are unable to make the decision for yourself. On Today’s Let’s Talk Pella, KNIA/KRLS’s Brad Gaspelin discusses Advanced Healthcare Directives with Chaplain Phil Schrauben at Pella Regional Health Center.

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